Cartagena and Getsemaní Walk Thru Hidden History and Life-Private
Your private small group (max. 6 participants) historical walking tour with a native bilingual historian will take you through the enchanting streets of the Walled City to Cartagena's first barrio, Getsemani. You will learn the deeper, inclusive history of the indigenous inhabitants, enslaved Africans and colonial empire of Spain's power and influence from Cartagena to its connection to other Latin American countries and the world. You will explore the streets like a scavenger hunt to find what is hidden in plain sight that makes Cartagena uniquely "La Heroica", The Heroic City, and its enduring charm. You will put on an anthropological lense as you observe daily life in the walled city to understand the socio-geographic and socio-demographic life from the past to the present and future opportunities developing not only Cartagena, but the coastal communities and greater Colombia!
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Cartagena and Getsemaní Walk Thru Hidden History and Life-Private
What's included in Cartagena and Getsemaní Walk Thru Hidden History and Life-Private
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Centro Historico
You will explore the streets like a scavenger hunt to find history, culture and way of life historically and present day that is hidden in plain sight that makes Cartagena uniquely "La Heroica", The Heroic City, and its enduring charm.
Barrio Getsemani
Getsemani, Cartagena is the first neighborhood of working class citizens, formerly enslaved and immigrants. It is now a vibrant street art district and portrait of local daily life and local street party scenes at night. You will discover how significant Getsemani is to the historic center of Cartagena and the independence of the nation of Colombia!
Inclusions
- 1 bottled water per person
- Digital Game
- Accident Insurance
- Professional Historian Bilingual Guide
- Digital equipment (mobile phone) for the digital game
- Gratuities
- Trip Travel Insurance
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Limited Accessibility and Mobility Walking Tour
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Your guide will be in front of the water fountain.
End Points
- You will end in front of the church.
